Port Ludlow Residence is a Modern & Simple Green Home on Puget Sound

The <a href="http://www.finne.com/places/port_ludlow.php" target="_blank">Port Ludlow Residence</a> is a compact home located on a wooded waterfront property in Hood Canal on the west side of Pugent Sound. The simple and modern home was designed by <a href="http://www.finne.com/" target="_blank">Finne Architects</a> and is characterized by rectilinear forms and floor-to-ceiling glazing with large overhangs. The home looks out over the water, and green features like increased insulation, recycled and durable materials and energy efficient systems make this home fit naturally within its environment.

The modern 2,400-square-foot eco home has a compact footprint on its wooded location at the north end of the Hood Canal. <a href="http://www.finne.com/" target="_blank">Finne Architects</a> took advantage of the waterfront setting and sited the home to take advantage of the views.

Facing east, the home takes in the morning sun and features a completely glazed main living volume, with 12-foot-high glass walls facing the water.

Sliding doors open on to the large deck and expand the living space outdoors in a seamless manner.

At the north end of the home is a two-story building volume that contains several bedrooms and separate his/her office spaces.

To reduce the home's impact <a href="http://www.finne.com/" target="_blank">Finne Architects</a> incorporated a number of strategies - like solar passive design, which allows the home to take in natural <a href="http://inhabitat.com/daylighting/">daylighting</a>, but protects it from too much direct light.

The home was built using 2x8 frame construction that increases the project's insulation value by 40%.

Natural ventilation provides cooling as needed during the summer months and a heat pump mechanical system provides heating for maximum energy efficiency.

Large roof overhangs prevent overheating and provide protection from the rain.

Durable and sustainable materials like recycled steel, linoleum floors, low-VOC paints, and natural wool carpet grace the home.